Continental · serves 2

Cheese Puffs

Puff pastry, cheddar, hot oil. Three ingredients and about fifteen minutes.

20 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 375g puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 cups cheddar, grated
  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. Divide the pastry into 20 pieces and roll each into a small circle.
  2. Cheese in the middle, gather the edges over and press to seal completely — a gap means cheese in your oil.
  3. Fry three or four at a time until puffed and golden all over.
  4. Ketchup or mint chutney.

Questions people ask about Cheese Puffs

How long does Cheese Puffs take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of cheese in Cheese Puffs?

Use any hard cheese that melts. Processed cheese melts smoothest, aged cheese tastes better.

Can I make Cheese Puffs ahead of time?

Not really. This one relies on being crisp, and crisp does not survive the fridge. Prepare the components ahead if you like, but cook it just before eating.

Is Cheese Puffs vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Cheese Puffs?

Ketchup or mint chutney. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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